Italian GP: Team Aspar preview

Barbera looks forward to Italian track
The tranquillity of the picturesque Mugello hills will be broken by the roar
of MotoGP engines this weekend as the World Championship circus rolls into
Tuscany. The Italian Grand Prix is one of the most ...

Barbera looks forward to Italian track

The tranquillity of the picturesque Mugello hills will be broken by the roar
of MotoGP engines this weekend as the World Championship circus rolls into
Tuscany. The Italian Grand Prix is one of the most eagerly anticipated
events on the MotoGP calendar and the opening three races of the 2010 season
suggest this could be another classic. Even though the quest for the title
is already starting to look like a two-horse race the battle for positions
rages throughout the field, none more so than amongst the rookies.

Paginas Amarillas Aspar rider Hector Barbera came through that particular
battle on top last time out at Le Mans, taking his first top ten finish. The
Spaniard has picked up points in every race so far and currently lies tenth
in the championship. At Mugello, a circuit that traditionally favours the
Ducati, Hector is hoping for more.

Hector Barbera: "I am feeling very motivated about the Italian Grand Prix
this weekend and I am keen to continue improving my results. Mugello is a
circuit I love and I have always enjoyed riding there. To be going to Italy
on the back of a race like the one we had in France is exciting because I
know I can be fighting for top ten finishes at every race. This is also
Ducati's home race and the circuit where the bike was effectively born and
developed. I'm sure this will be an extra source of motivation for all the
Ducati riders, as will the support of the Italian fans, who are very
passionate -- like the Spanish fans. Mugello is characterised by fast corners
and you need a smooth riding style to make up time, which suits me."